What is good to 'regulate' an older person?

Thank for the answers. It helps, and I appreciate it. Glad (?) knowing there are others with similar problems.

My mother swore by applesauce. The pectin in it adjusts to retain just the right amount of water in the stool.

If you want more information than any sane person would want, go to the search bar and enter diarrhea or constipation. You will get a list of answers. Click on the section for Questions. There are 90 questions on constipation! That's a lot of caregiver experience available to you!

Good luck!

I have an 88 year old dad who is able to take care of his bathroom needs, but has occasional constipation and a 23 year old son who has autism and is not able to take care of himself in regard to toileting and wears Depends. Miralax works for both. My dad takes the regular dose as needed. My son is given less than the regular dose (about 2 tablespoons) daily to maintain regular stools that are easy for us to handle. It was his primary care physician who suggested we do that given that Miralax simply hydrates the stool. It has made caring for my son and his toileting needs much easier for me and my husband.